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MIDLAND RAILWAY CENTRE

11 ha

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

53.05988, -1.37481

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Campsite

Best for

8 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Amber Valley Routeway Walk 4

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Amber Valley Routeways Walk 11Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 18Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeways 13Walking route
Named route
Coach Roadpublic footpath · 651 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 651 mPath type: service
Coach Roadpublic footpath · 10 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 10 mPath type: service
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Ripley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Ripley GreenwayLocal cycle route
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this country park

Midland Railway Centre is an 11-hectare Country Park situated in Amber Valley, East Midlands. The park features heritage railway attractions and landscaped areas, allowing visitors to enjoy train rides and outdoor picnics in a historical setting.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Happy Valley terminus of narrow gauge Midland Railway Centre line

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Happy Valley terminus of narrow gauge Midland Railway Centre line

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Selston Country ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Alfreton ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Riddings ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Crossley ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Crossley ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Waingroves Community Woodland & Strelley WoodUrban park2.8 km→

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